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You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or accessing it quickly if you use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You must set up the hardware and ...the User's Guide in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. Please read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5240 HL-5250DN series For visually-impaired users You can read this User's Guide thoroughly ...
You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or accessing it quickly if you use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You must set up the hardware and ...the User's Guide in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. Please read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5240 HL-5250DN series For visually-impaired users You can read this User's Guide thoroughly ...
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... ...5 Recommended paper ...6 Printable area ...8 Printing methods...9 Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies 9 Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes 15 Duplex Printing ...19 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 19 Manual duplex printing ...19 Automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN 22 Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver 23 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...24 Features in...
... ...5 Recommended paper ...6 Printable area ...8 Printing methods...9 Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies 9 Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes 15 Duplex Printing ...19 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 19 Manual duplex printing ...19 Automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN 22 Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver 23 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...24 Features in...
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......58 Print server (NC-2100p) (For HL-5240 60 6 Routine Maintenance Replacing the consumable items...61 Consumables...61 Toner cartridge ...62 Drum unit ...68 Replacing periodic maintenance parts...72 Cleaning ...73 Cleaning the outside of the printer...73 Cleaning the inside of the printer...74 ...jams and how to clear them ...84 Improving the print quality...91 Solving print problems ...97 Network problems...98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB ...98 Printing from DOS ...98 BR-Script 3 ...99 A Appendix Printer specifications...100 Engine ...100 Controller ...101 Software ...102...
......58 Print server (NC-2100p) (For HL-5240 60 6 Routine Maintenance Replacing the consumable items...61 Consumables...61 Toner cartridge ...62 Drum unit ...68 Replacing periodic maintenance parts...72 Cleaning ...73 Cleaning the outside of the printer...73 Cleaning the inside of the printer...74 ...jams and how to clear them ...84 Improving the print quality...91 Solving print problems ...97 Network problems...98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB ...98 Printing from DOS ...98 BR-Script 3 ...99 A Appendix Printer specifications...100 Engine ...100 Controller ...101 Software ...102...
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... only 127 FDA Regulations (110 to 240 volt model only 119 Internal laser radiation ...120 IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ...128 D Index vii Quick reference for bar code control commands 111 Print bar codes or expanded characters 111 B Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries) Brother Numbers ...118 Important information: Regulations...119 Radio interference (220 to...
... only 127 FDA Regulations (110 to 240 volt model only 119 Internal laser radiation ...120 IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ...128 D Index vii Quick reference for bar code control commands 111 Print bar codes or expanded characters 111 B Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries) Brother Numbers ...118 Important information: Regulations...119 Radio interference (220 to...
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Thin Env. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Tray 1 MP Tray Tray 2 / Tray 3 DX When looking at this page on the CD-...p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the multi-purpose tray. Thick 5 2 Printing Methods About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes ...
Thin Env. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Tray 1 MP Tray Tray 2 / Tray 3 DX When looking at this page on the CD-...p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the multi-purpose tray. Thick 5 2 Printing Methods About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes ...
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... Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 N/A Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160 Before you use ink jet paper because it may occur in the printer. CAUTION DO NOT use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to use with...use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications. Printing Methods Paper size Number of paper, test a small quantity to 16 in some regions outside the ...
... Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 N/A Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160 Before you use ink jet paper because it may occur in the printer. CAUTION DO NOT use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to use with...use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications. Printing Methods Paper size Number of paper, test a small quantity to 16 in some regions outside the ...
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... use envelopes that are not straight or consistently square. Printing Methods Types of baggy or flimsy construction. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may damage your application as the paper in a laser printer. Before you print a lot of paper in the paper tray at the... same time because it may have been made. You are responsible for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. A suitable envelope...
... use envelopes that are not straight or consistently square. Printing Methods Types of baggy or flimsy construction. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may damage your application as the paper in a laser printer. Before you print a lot of paper in the paper tray at the... same time because it may have been made. You are responsible for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. A suitable envelope...
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....) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in .). Note When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in .) 8 Printing Methods Printable area When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be...
....) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in .). Note When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in .) 8 Printing Methods Printable area When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be...
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2. a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on page 5. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 9
2. a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on page 5. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 9
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Printing Methods c While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the tray, and below the maximum paper mark (b). 10 d Put paper in the slots. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the paper tray. 1 Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. For legal size paper 1, press in the paper-guide release lever and pull out the back of the printer. 2.
Printing Methods c While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the tray, and below the maximum paper mark (b). 10 d Put paper in the slots. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the paper tray. 1 Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. For legal size paper 1, press in the paper-guide release lever and pull out the back of the printer. 2.
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Make sure that it comes out of the printer. g Send the print data to curl. 11 Printing Methods e Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. f Lift up the support flap to be printed on transparencies, remove each page as soon as it is completely inserted into the printer. Note • The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . • When printing on must be face down output tray, or remove each transparency at once after printing. 2. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer.
Make sure that it comes out of the printer. g Send the print data to curl. 11 Printing Methods e Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. f Lift up the support flap to be printed on transparencies, remove each page as soon as it is completely inserted into the printer. Note • The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . • When printing on must be face down output tray, or remove each transparency at once after printing. 2. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer.
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Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 12 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is automatically turned on page 5. a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is put in the multi-purpose tray. 2.
Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 12 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is automatically turned on page 5. a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is put in the multi-purpose tray. 2.
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Printing Methods c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). 1 d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it gently. 2. b Open the MP tray and lower it comes out of the printer. 13
Printing Methods c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). 1 d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it gently. 2. b Open the MP tray and lower it comes out of the printer. 13
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g Send the print data to curl. 14 2. Printing Methods e Put paper in first. • When printing on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the tray. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. f While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to be printed on transparencies, remove each transparency at once after printing. Note • The side to fit the paper size. Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (b) on both sides of the paper) in the MP tray.
g Send the print data to curl. 14 2. Printing Methods e Put paper in first. • When printing on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the tray. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. f While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to be printed on transparencies, remove each transparency at once after printing. Note • The side to fit the paper size. Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (b) on both sides of the paper) in the MP tray.
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... Envelope #10, choose Com-10 in Paper Size. • For other envelopes which are not listed in the multi-purpose tray. 2. Printing Methods Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes MP Tray mode is put in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... a Choose the following from the...
... Envelope #10, choose Com-10 in Paper Size. • For other envelopes which are not listed in the multi-purpose tray. 2. Printing Methods Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes MP Tray mode is put in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... a Choose the following from the...
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b Open the MP tray and lower it comes out of the printer. 16 Printing Methods c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). 1 d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it gently. 2.
b Open the MP tray and lower it comes out of the printer. 16 Printing Methods c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). 1 d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it gently. 2.
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f While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to the printer. To adjust the print density setting, see Improving the print quality on page 15. • If the envelopes is creased after printing. Note • Remove each sheet or envelope at once after they are sealed ...by the manufacturer should be secure. • The side to increase the fixing temperature. Make sure that are printed, see Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes on page 91. 17 Note • Envelope joints that the paper stays under the maximum paper...
f While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to the printer. To adjust the print density setting, see Improving the print quality on page 15. • If the envelopes is creased after printing. Note • Remove each sheet or envelope at once after they are sealed ...by the manufacturer should be secure. • The side to increase the fixing temperature. Make sure that are printed, see Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes on page 91. 17 Note • Envelope joints that the paper stays under the maximum paper...
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... in the MP tray. 2. Put a new DL size double-flap envelope in the MP tray with the longest edge of the envelope in first, then print again. • When you put paper in the MP tray, remember the following: • Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and... push it is creased after printing, choose DL Long Edge in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 18 Printing Methods Note • If the DL size double flap envelope is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting...
... in the MP tray. 2. Put a new DL size double-flap envelope in the MP tray with the longest edge of the envelope in first, then print again. • When you put paper in the MP tray, remember the following: • Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and... push it is creased after printing, choose DL Long Edge in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 18 Printing Methods Note • If the DL size double flap envelope is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting...
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... is thin, it may wrinkle. If paper is curled, straighten it and then put them on the other side of the paper first. d The printer will automatically print all the odd-numbered pages on page 84. For more information about how to be paper jams or poor.... Do not use the manual duplex function, it is not feeding properly, it back in the printer driver. Follow the instructions on page 91. Remove the paper and straighten it. When you have a print quality problem, see Paper jams and how to clear them back in the paper tray with the...
... is thin, it may wrinkle. If paper is curled, straighten it and then put them on the other side of the paper first. d The printer will automatically print all the odd-numbered pages on page 84. For more information about how to be paper jams or poor.... Do not use the manual duplex function, it is not feeding properly, it back in the printer driver. Follow the instructions on page 91. Remove the paper and straighten it. When you have a print quality problem, see Paper jams and how to clear them back in the paper tray with the...
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... a stack of the paper. 20 Follow the instructions on the PC screen. Next, put the printed pages in the MP tray with the side to be printed on the other side of unprinted paper.) Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab choose the Paper Source to be Auto Select, put paper in the... MP tray, you will have printed all the odd-numbered pages on (the blank side) face up. c Remove the printed even-numbered pages from the output tray and then, in the same order, put them or you put...
... a stack of the paper. 20 Follow the instructions on the PC screen. Next, put the printed pages in the MP tray with the side to be printed on the other side of unprinted paper.) Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab choose the Paper Source to be Auto Select, put paper in the... MP tray, you will have printed all the odd-numbered pages on (the blank side) face up. c Remove the printed even-numbered pages from the output tray and then, in the same order, put them or you put...